The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

President Trump warns  the US military will stay in place in the Middle East until an agreement is reached, or "the shootin' starts" ... We go one on one with former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene as she and Trump trade jabs over the war ... Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Iranian restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz are setting up a very tense start to peace talks in Pakistan, set for Saturday ... Oil prices inch up despite an earlier plunge hinging on hopes the ceasefire will stand. What this means for you at the gas pump.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commenting just a short while ago about the last-minute ceasefire deal brokered  by Pakistan, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US and Israel have wiped out most of Iran's military but are ready to resume strikes on Iran if the ceasefire fails. "Operation Epic Fury was a historic and overwhelming victory on the battlefield. A capital V military victory." However, Iran's government is also claiming victory in the ceasefire, celebrating what they view as the White House backing down.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin today with President Trump's drastic and frankly alarming new threat ahead of tonight's deadline to Iran. We're live at the White House with the latest reporting. This comes after the US strikes military targets on Iran's strategic Kharg Island, through which almost all of Iran’s oil exports travel. We bring you new CNN reporting from the region. Meanwhile, Israel's military is asking Iranians to avoid all train travel and stay away from rail lines. The president is also threatening to strike Iran's power plants.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 45-day cease fire draft is still waiting for President Trump's approval as Iran wants a permanent end to the war. We bring you the latest from the White House ... We take you inside the harrowing rescue mission to save a US airman in enemy territory ... We ask FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary about a dangerous virus for children that's spreading later into spring than usual.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran claims it struck down a US fighter jet over its territory, triggering an intense search and rescue effort ... President Trump issues new threats to Iran, threatening to blow up bridges and power plants ... Trump is asking Congress for roughly $1.5 trillion for defense, a 40% increase from last year.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're getting reaction to the president's address last night, including from Iran ... The average cost of gas is now $4.08 a gallon, and some analysts are warning these high prices are just the beginning ... Police release footage from the latest Tiger Woods' arrest after he rolled over his SUV ... Artemis II is orbiting the earth before heading out to the moon.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gas prices soar past $4 a gallon, and there's concern record high prices could be on the horizon if the war with Iran continues ... A malfunction moments after takeoff results in flames erupting from an engine, causing confusion, chaos and fear on a flight to Atlanta ... New poll numbers spell trouble for President Trump's second term and more uncertainty about the midterms.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some TSA agents are starting to see part of their much-overdue income this morning, but it's still not clear when they'll get all of what they're owed ... Analysts say $7/gallon gas could be a reality if the war with Iran continues into the summer ... We hear for the first time from the flight attendant who was ejected in that deadly Air Canada crash at LaGuardia ... President Trump issues new threats to Iran if a deal isn’t reached ... Pope Leo marks the beginning of holy week with a very strong message to "those who wage war in the name of God.”    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate passes a bill to fund DHS and end the stalemate that's crippled many of the nation's airports. But will the House do the same? ... President Trump says he'll hold off on targeting Iranian energy sites for 10 days, but the Israeli defense minister says strikes on Iran will escalate and expand ... The DOJ goes before a judge to defend its seizure of 2020 election ballots in Georgia.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump tells Iran to "get serious" negotiating before "it's too late" ... A nightmare situation is unfolding right now at Houston's Bush airport as another attempt to end the DHS shutdown sputters.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About 1,000 paratroopers are preparing for deployment despite President Trump declaring, "This war has been won." Meanwhile, pressure is mounting for Congress to finally end the partial government shutdown that's causing over 60,000 TSA agents to work without pay. Experts warn the situation could pose a serious security risk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New drone footage into the Situation Room shows the aftermath of Iranian strikes on Tel Aviv, following Israel attacking more than 50 targets inside Iran overnight. Massive lines continue at TSA checkpoints, and at least one major airport is nearing its breaking point. Plus, what led to a massive inferno at one of the nation's largest oil refineries?     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins as President Trump finishes answering questions on the tarmac in West Palm Beach before flying to Memphis. He gave a pretty optimistic assessment of where things stand with Iran right now. Earlier in the day, he said that the US has had "very good and productive conversations with Iran regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East." Our coverage begins with White House correspondent Kevin Liptak.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The average price of a gallon of gas soars to $3.91. We explain how the war with Iran could take a chunk out of your tax return ... Five-year-old Liam Ramos, who captured the country's attention after being detained in Minneapolis, could be deported with his family to Ecuador ... How Pete Hegseth says biblical messaging is getting stronger as the war with Iran continues ... Hours-long wait times are still plaguing major airports across the US just as spring break kicks into high gear.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Promising "the war is not a forever war," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says President Trump has "a clear set of objectives" and that the US military efforts are "on plan" ... Gas prices continue to soar, but Vice President Vance calls that a "temporary blip" ... Staggering delays at TSA lines continue as the agency warns airports could be shut down if the stalemate over homeland security funding doesn't end soon ... Senator Markwayne Mullin passes his first hurdle to become the next leader of the DHS.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Air defense systems engaged this morning following yet another air attack on the US embassy in Baghdad ... Chaotic scenes continue to play out due to a shortage of TSA agents at US airports ... A judge halts RFK Jr.’s sweeping changes to US vaccine policy.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US gas prices are now the highest they've been in three years. How the price at the pump could affect your grocery bill ... More than 250 million Americans are expected to see some type of severe weather, as a massive system is bringing snow and the possibility of tornadoes from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic ... New reporting about the Michigan synagogue attack suspect as the tight knit Jewish community outside Detroit is coming together to support one another.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US military confirms four service members died after an Air Force refueling plane crashed in Iraq, bringing the death toll of Americans in this war to 11 ... Authorities looking for a motive into yesterday's attack against a Michigan synagogue are investigating reports that the suspect told people he had multiple family members who were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon in recent days ... In Virginia, the suspect in the deadly shooting at Old Dominion University was a  convicted ISIS supporter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iranian state media broadcasts what it claims to be a message from the country's new supreme leader -- his first since US-Israeli airstrikes killed his father ... Iran hits at least six ships as it ramps up its attacks in the Strait of Hormuz ... Israel's defense minister is now telling his military to prepare for expanding operations in Lebanon after Hezbollah launched strikes into northern Israel.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crucial Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil passes, is under siege. Multiple ships have been struck while Iran tries to lay mines. Meanwhile, more attacks in Tehran reduce buildings to rubble, and Iran lists US tech companies operating in the region as potential targets.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices